Physical Therapist
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: SUCCESS THERAPY CAREERS is hiring Physical Therapist right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below.
Job Title Physical Therapist / Therapy
About Us Putting patients first. It's a promise we keep each and every day. Our managers are therapists first; we're truly committed to giving you the technologies and the resources you need to make a difference. We're equally committed to offering you every opportunity to reach your most ambitious goals.
Job Description Performs evaluations and develops effective resident treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of resident function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state and ! professional standards governing the facility.
Job Funct! ions * Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription. Helps residents accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary supplies and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence.
- Administers therapy statements according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician. Directs treatments given by aides and assistants. Complies with company protocol for patient rounding.
- Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating resident's progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care workers; Participates in the Q & A process for rehab related issues.
- Manages the appropriate therapy minutes per RUGS category for pati! ents/residents.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing resident specific maintenance programs; instructing residents, families and/or caregivers in follow-up maintenance programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
- Accuracy in completion of MDS items per workflow model.
- Documents resident care services by charting in resident and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures. Maintains resident confidence and protects nursing home operations by keeping information confidential.
- Protects residents and employees by adhering to facility infection control policies and protocols. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedures, rules and regulations. Complies with company protocol for deni! al management. Ensure appropriate daily billing of services.
- En! sures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Secures equipment, adaptive devices and supplies in accordance with company policy.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.
- Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Travel required as needed to perform job.
- Provides community based services such as health and wellness activities as required. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Complies with company requirements on the completion of outcome measures. Willingness to provide services in multiple sites as determined by patie! nt/resident need. Maintain specified efficiency level as determined by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications * Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy.
- Current license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice as required.
- Must be able to travel as needed to perform job.
- Pass post-offer drug test, and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
- Must meet Clinical Competency requirements.
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Preferred Qualifications * Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
- Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with resid! ents, resident's family members and other employees at all levels. !
Employment Status Full - Time
Closing Statement Our culture of clinical excellence and passion for what we do compels us to constantly innovate and improve. It also drives our commitment to offer more ways to help you achieve your personal and professional goals with: * Management and clinical career ladders
- Continuing education assistance
- Master clinician program
- Assistance with professional dues and licensure
- Ongoing clinical support
- Supervisors and managers who are therapists
- Professional autonomy
- Flexible work schedules
We are always in need of outstanding, compassionate professionals to join our team. Bring your passion for individualized care, and we'll reward your dedication and performance with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off, not to mention an environment where you can grow long-term professional relations! hips with colleagues and patients. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to SUCCESS THERAPY CAREERS.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:52:02 GMT
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